Monday, February 16 Report of a motor vehicle making it difficult for the bus to get by on Shirley and Bayview Avenue. Officer reports he had the vehicle moved. Officer requested check on a vehicle on Edward Street that is…
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Support Our WHS Athletes
The State Tournaments are underway and that means plenty of excitement for the Town of Winthrop with three of our high school teams beginning their quests for sectional and state championships. First, we want to commend all of our student-athletes…
Anslinger’s Book A Must Read
With the incredible success of the movie, “American Sniper,” we call your attention to Winthrop resident Kate Anslinger’s book, “Saving Jason,” that was inspired by a war veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Kate, whose pen name…
Looking at Our Accomplishments and Future Challenges
(The following were remarks delivered by House Speaker Bob DeLeo in the House Chambers on Beacon Hill to the members of the House of Representatives on February 11. My colleagues, my friends, welcome. I’m so proud to speak with you…
Sports 02-26-2015
WHS hockey teams ready for tournament Both the Winthrop High boys and girls hockey teams were set to open play in the MIAA state hockey tournament last night (Wednesday). On the boys’ side, Coach Dale Dunbar’s squad was set to…
Obituaries 02-26-2015
Robert Lewis York Former Winthrop Electric Company President; founder of JCN Construction Company and Exhibitions Electric Company Robert Lewis York of Bedford, NH and Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18 following a long illness. He was 72…
Teachers of the Month Make Learning Fun
Every student has their favorite teacher and the Viking Pride Association is recognizing one of them each month and giving each one an ITunes gift card In January, Winthrop High School teacher Mike Nickerson was selected. He is a world…
Winthrop Schools Snow Days
It’s going to be a little longer before the school department figures out how it’s going to compensate for all of this year’s snow days, but the superintendent of schools said he should have an answer at the March 9…
Schools Seek 6.18 Percent Increase
The school department is seeking a 6.18 percent increase in its budget for fiscal year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015. Superintendent of Schools John Macero presented a budget packet last Thursday night that seeks $17,997,378. That’s $1,047,378 more than…
Police Blotter 02-19-2015
Monday, February 9 Caller on Revere Street reports the plows shoved all the snow on the sidewalk in front of her house. She was advised there is a pushback going on throughout the town. She was provided the names and…